Ottawa, Ontario
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) launched a 30-day consultation on a proposed regulatory change that would maintain border security while removing the requirement for passengers transiting through a Canadian airport enroute to an international destination to check in with the CBSA.
The Free Flow International-to-International Transit process would continue to ensure a high level of security while providing travellers with a more efficient transit process.
The proposed change would require air carriers to collect and share with the CBSA additional information including travellers' final foreign destination and the date and time of their arrival into Canada. This would allow the CBSA to confirm that travellers have left Canada on their scheduled international flight.
Free Flow International-to-International Transit is one of the Government of Canada's Red Tape Review initiatives. These proposed regulatory changes enable the CBSA to make its processes more efficient and services more effective, while maintaining the strength and security of our borders.
The proposed regulatory amendments are now available in the Canada Gazette and feedback will be collected until December 29, 2025.
